Air Bag Control Module: Service and Repair

SDM

WARNING: During service procedure be very careful when handling Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).
Be sure to read "SERVICE PRECAUTIONS" and "HANDLING PRECAUTIONS" before starting to work and observe every precaution during work. Neglecting them may result in personal injury or undeployment of the air bag when necessary.

REMOVAL
1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disable air system.
Refer to "Disabling Air Bag System". Disabling Air Bag System
3) Remove console box extension.





4) Remove 4 bolts and steering support member lower brace.





5) Disconnect SDM connector from SDM.
6) Remove SDM and SDM bracket from vehicle.

INSPECTION

CAUTION:
- Do not connect a tester whatever type it may be.
- Never repair or disassemble SDM.
- If SDM was dropped from a height of 91.4 cm (3 ft) or more, it should be replaced.

- Check SDM and SDM bracket for dents, cracks or deformation.
- Check SDM connector for damage cracks or lock mechanism.
- Check SDM terminal for bend, corrosion or rust.
If any faulty condition is found in above checks, replace.

INSTALLATION
1) Check the none of following faulty conditions exists.
- Bend, scratch, deformity in vehicle body mounted in SDM bracket.
- Foreign matter or rust on mating surface of vehicle body mounted on SDM bracket.
- Loosened GND screw.





2) Install SDM bracket and SDM to vehicle.

CAUTION: Ensure that arrow on the SDM is pointing toward the front of the vehicle.

3) Tighten SDM and SDM bracket screws to specified torque.

Tightening torque: (a) 6 N.m (0.6 kg.m., 4.5 lb.ft.)





4) Connect SDM connector to SDM and be sure to lock each connector with lock lever





5) Install steering support member lower brace.
6) Install console box extension.
7) Connect negative cable to battery.
8) Enable air bag system.
Refer to "Enabling Air Bag System". Enabling Air Bag System